So, we went from the bad to the dangerous, to the awfully cute in this issue. Little Mermaid 2 is a kid's game if I ever saw one, but older people can enjoy this type of game too. Way back when, there was an incredible movie from Disney called The Little Mermaid. This guy even enjoyed it. How could you not? Anyway, to accompany this movie, Nintendo came out with a game for its' original 8-bit system. My sister wanted it, and I couldn't resist playing the graphically superior game, and I managed to beat it in the first day. I then found myself playing it the next day, doing it again.

     Today, there is a sequel to the hit from Disney and this time THQ has brought the video game sequel to the Playstation. The Little Mermaid 2 is a beautiful game to play. The graphics are wonderful. They are truly Disney inspired! I can't say enough about the graphics except that they really make you feel like you are part of the movie. Add this to the fact that every voice sounds like an exact replica from the movie, and you have a real exciting license to play. It is not often that you get a good game to go with a good movie, but this totally succeeds in that department.

     You start out playing the game as if you are in the first movie. You save Prince Eric from drowning and confront, Ursula and then the game goes on to Ariel's daughter, Melody. At first game play is hard to get used to, of some controls are freaky. Water is hard to maneuver in. Still, once you figure them out and everything becomes easy.

     Now that the controls are out of the way, let's talk about the game. This game is harder than the previous game for the Nintendo system, in a good way. You won't beat it in a day unless you totally devote your whole day to this video game.

     This game plays smooth, fast and it is not hard to get into. Maneuver Ariel through the waters, collecting stars and other trophies as she achieves such objectives as finding her father's ring and searching for Ursula. Then take the crew in an adventure against Ursula's sister, Morgana. Each level is met with scenes right from the movies. And if you didn't buy the second film, you'll probably decide to pick it up after playing the game. Now, I haven't beaten it yet, so I am unsure of the ending, but I am sure it is a happy one just like the movies. Still, I am looking forward to beating it.

     Badseed's Bottomline: 5 out of 5. This is the kind of game parents should be buying for their children. I hope they do. If you loved the movie, you will love the game. The graphics are superior to many games on the market, the game is well done, and the music is Disney, so what else could you want?

     Many parents complain about the violent content of games for their children. Well, here is a game that is the exact opposite of Resident Evil or Mortal Kombat. I look forward to seeing the sales of this game to go up. If you don't like slaying, and you can't stand the danger, then this Disney game is for you.

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